The Taojun emperor did not wear Taoist robes, but dressed up.

After Zhao Tong returned to Beijing, he heard something: Lin Lingsu was repelled and returned to his hometown.

Probably during the campaign to suppress Wang Qing, the capital was hit by a rare flood. Emperor Daojun ordered Lin Lingsu to withdraw from the water. As a result, he went to the city to pray for three days and three nights, but the flood did not move at all. After he came down to the city, he was attacked by people who were fighting against the flood.

The working men surrounded and beat them.

At this time, Lin Lingsu, who had always been regarded as a living god, was not as good as an ordinary person. He could not use any of the magic spells he had shown before. He was chased by the slave laborers who hated him to the bone and fled. No one in the capital knew about it.
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Then he did another stupid thing and told Emperor Daojun that the water rose up from the sky because of the prince's offence. The prince had to go to the city and kowtow in all directions before it could recede.

Lin Lingsu is a supporter of Zhao Kai, so one can imagine what his intentions are.

Emperor Daojun had seen him being chased but unable to use any spells before, so he had become suspicious of him, but with the attitude of giving it a try, he asked Zhao Huan to go to the city. Who knew that Zhao Huan only worshiped for one day, but the water actually turned out to be really good?

Withdrew.

Lin Lingsu originally planned to kill two birds with one stone. If Zhao Huan could not withdraw from the water, it would mean that God thought he was guilty and unfit to be the prince again. It would just give Zhao Kai a chance. On the other hand, if the water receded, it would prove that Lin Lingsu had great supernatural powers.

, it turns out that Zhao Huan can really retreat.

But who knew that things went against expectations. After the flood receded, Liang Shicheng, who was part of the prince's party, and Cai Jing, who also supported Zhao Kai, joined forces to impeach him, saying that he had offended God and that was why the flood siege occurred, so he did not retreat no matter how much he prayed.

Water.

Now he shot himself in the foot without saying anything, and Emperor Daojun saw that he couldn't use magic, so he drove him away in anger.

Zhao Tong understood in his heart that this was a method used by Cai Jing's party to eliminate dissidents. Although Cai Jing and Lin Lingsu both supported Zhao Kai, they actually had a grudge. Cai Jing took this opportunity to launch an attack and drove Lin Lingsu out of the court.

Church.

Emperor Daojun became somewhat vigilant after Lin Lingsu left and rarely wore Taoist robes from then on.

Zhao Tong looked at the prince Zhao Huan and saw that he had gained a lot of weight, and his originally dark skin was much fairer, but his face was unnatural.

When he came over, Zhao Huan glanced at Zhao Tao with a complicated expression, obviously knowing about the transfer to the King of Qin.

After the ceremony, all the ministers sat down, and the eunuch announced an edict, which was mostly about singing merits and virtues. Merits and virtues naturally belong to the Daojun and the emperor. As for Zhao Yu, he only mentioned it briefly at the end.

Then Emperor Daojun said a few more words, then started to have fun, and the banquet officially began.

First, the wine is served. There is not as much variety as outside, but it is all imperial wine, and the taste is mellow and beautiful. As for the dishes, they are all one after another. The last main course is a lamb dish. The lambs are stacked in layers, and the innermost part is the Yellow River.

The big carp is cooked in a century-old soup and simmered over low heat. It is extremely delicious.

Some of the important officials sitting in front of the court didn't feel anything about this, but the officials in the distant government seldom ate it once. After all, this kind of dish can only be made in the main restaurant outside, and even in the main restaurant, it is very expensive.

The big dish on the table is generally a treat for friends, and you don’t order something expensive and time-consuming.

None of the three Zhao Tong spoke or looked at each other. They just lowered their heads and ate and drank.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food, and all the singing and dancing, the chamberlain came out and ordered all the musicians and female actors to leave the hall.

Upon seeing this, the officials began to wipe the greasy mouth with silk handkerchiefs, then raised their heads and looked ahead. According to the examples of such banquets in the past, they knew that this was an official announcement.

Most of the things announced by the officials at the banquet did not involve military and state affairs, but were mainly private matters. For example, the preparations for the construction of Yanfu Palace, the repair of Gen Mountain, and the establishment of Huashi Gang were all private matters of the Daojun and Emperor, but they required the treasury and the public.

I support it, so I still have to announce it.

As for why it is announced at the banquet, it is because this kind of thing often arouses public opposition. After all, it costs money, and anything that costs money will be opposed, even if it is spent to do business, let alone private matters.

However, at the banquet, the ministers drank the official wine and ate the official dishes, so it was hard to object. After all, eating people has short mouths, and taking people has short hands. This is a universal truth.

The ministers looked up at this time, guessing that something was going to happen to the officials. It probably wouldn't be a major military matter, but it was probably a private matter that required money, so they should just turn a blind eye and go ahead. Anyway, I heard that this

King Ci Qi brought back a lot of money from Huaixi. If the officials were determined to spend it, they could come up with other ways even if they disagreed with the officials.

Emperor Daojun put down his wine glass and looked at the ministers, then turned his attention to the three princes on the lower left.

One is the eldest son and was named the prince, but he is not like him at all. He has no skills and is only cautious on weekdays, which is fine.

One is the biological second son, who was named King of Qi. How can I put this? It doesn’t look like him at all, but he is good at poems and articles. In this aspect... he should still be similar. As for his abilities, he is much better. It is simply

He is an all-rounder in civil and military affairs, but he likes to scheme everywhere, even I want to scheme, which is not good.

The last one was named King Yun. This one was just like him. No matter in appearance or behavior, no matter literary talent or temperament, especially in calligraphy and painting, he had quite a bit of charm. Moreover, he could see what this person was thinking and had no plans

He is not like the second brother, who has a very complicated mind.

He had wanted to change the crown prince for a long time, but it was not easy to change the crown prince. After all, the prince was right. Last year, the third child won the first prize. He tried to reveal some words in court, which immediately aroused opposition from Liang Shicheng and others.

, citing scriptures, it is irrefutable.

But after all, they still have to change. He doesn’t tell the prince whether he is similar or not. His temperament is simply the opposite. How can this happen?

Emperor Daojun's eyes kept rising and falling on the three of them, and finally slowly fell on King Yun Zhao Kai.

How to replace it is a question. If you replace it all at once, not to mention some officials will protest and object, the world will be shocked. After all, this is a fundamental matter for the country.

His eyes fell on Zhao Tong again. The second-in-command said he had never cared about the throne, and he didn't know whether it was true or not. He really couldn't tell.

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But since he said he never cared about it, let him take the lead and test the reaction of the officials.

Things have to be done step by step. First, make the second child the King of Qin to attract the attention of the people...

The title of King Qin is very special and will attract a lot of discussion, both from the top to the bottom. It will share some of the attention when the prince is appointed next.

If he suppresses all voices and seals the title of the second king of Qin, the opposition voices will be weaker when the time comes to establish a new crown prince.

This is a battle between the court and the court, a battle between the king and his ministers.

Naturally, he wanted to change Zhao Kai to be the crown prince. A son like him should be the crown prince!

But he knew that if he wanted to change to the crown prince, Zhao Kai still lacked one thing, and that was military merit.

As long as he has military merit, Zhao Kai has the capital to become a prince.

The second brother over there relied on military merit to be granted the title of King of Qin. As long as Zhao Kai has military merit here, he will be granted the title of Crown Prince!

Let the second child take the lead in everything, test it step by step, and then let Zhao Kai do it. This is like letting the second child help Zhao Kai.

Emperor Daojun didn't think there was anything wrong with his family. Since Zhao Kai looked like him, it was natural for Zhao Kai to take over the throne.

As for Zhao Tan's testing, he did not let his son be busy in vain. Zhao Tan held great power, even more powerful than Zhao Kai. He was also granted the title of King of Qin and became a highly respected minister. This was already the ultimate reward.

Yes, these are all given by him. Since the founding of the country by Taizu, how many princes in this dynasty have had this honor? The emperor's favor is already so great.

As for the title of King of Qin, he didn't think too much about it. It was just a title. The system of this dynasty was different from that of Li and Tang. What's more, Li Shimin once conquered half of the country, and his men were all proud soldiers. How could he be the second best?

Comparable? The second child only manages troops, but cannot mobilize them.

Thinking of this, Emperor Daojun smiled, looked at the ministers below and said, "I have something to announce today."

Although the ministers below were sitting, their bodies were slightly bowed forward, as if they were waiting to listen to the hadith.

Emperor Daojun nodded with satisfaction and said to the young eunuch Zheng Fu next to him: "Declare the decree!"

Zheng Fu asked for the imperial edict and unfolded it respectfully. The ministers below couldn't help but be stunned. In the past, the banquets announced were private affairs of the Dao Lord and Emperor. Why is there an imperial edict this time?

The presence of an imperial edict means that the matter has already involved the court, and the Emperor Daojun has made a decision and will not discuss it with them anymore, but just announce it to let them know.

Such things are rare, but usually not too important. The ministers held their breath and listened to the edict being read out in front, but many people's expressions changed as they listened.

That is, the one who has not drank alcohol becomes whiter, and the one who drank wine becomes red and black.

Everyone has different thoughts.

This imperial edict actually conferred the title of King of Qin on the second prince Jin?

Although in the eyes of Emperor Daojun or Zhao Tie, this is a transfer of title, after all, the name is different, and the salary and so on are the same.

But in the eyes of the ministers, this was a Jin title. After all, the King of Jin couldn't grant it, so the King of Qin was the head of the kings.

And this King of Qin... No matter who in the audience heard the word "King of Qin", they thought of nothing else but the former Zhenguan Emperor Li Shimin and the Xuanwumen incident.

The Daqing Palace was full of people who read poetry and books, even the military attachés. In order to compete with the civil servants in the Song Dynasty, all the military attachés read books, and no one was unaware of this.

For a moment, there was silence in the hall, and you could hear a needle drop.

Emperor Daojun sat on it and looked like an old god. This was exactly the effect he wanted.

It's better to be shocked, better to be suspicious, and better to stand up and object. If you suppress this opposition, it will be much smoother next time when you change the position of crown prince.

He said: "The King of Qi has made great achievements in recovering Huaixi, and he should be rewarded with a reward. However, he is already in the first rank and cannot be granted a title. I have decided to move to the throne of Qin!"

There is no way to seal it, so there is no way to seal it!

Zhao Tong thought to himself, are you so determined to push me to the forefront? Put me on the fire to roast? Even if I cause trouble in Fan Lou, you will not give up? Even if you provoke Zhao Kai to persuade me, you will not change your mind?<

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What do you want to do, old man?

Could it be that you want to establish a crown prince instead?

There is no other explanation! Zhao Tong thought to himself, except for pushing him up, pushing him to the front, and then secretly manipulating the matter of changing the crown prince, there is no other explanation!

After all, no emperor wants to be uncomfortable. He makes his second son the King of Qin. It is not impossible for him to conquer Huaixi and have other titles. He has twelve levels of military merit and meritorious service.

It's a lie. No one even mentions it on weekdays.
To be continued...